Illuminations: The Potato By: J. Michael Finn It’s probably an unlikely subject for a column on Irish history, but one should not discount the important role this lowly plant has played in the history of Ireland. As much as any historical figure or event, the potato shaped Irish history. The potato was originally discovered in [...]
There are over 176,000 people of Irish descent in Cuyahoga County, 450,000 living in Greater Cleveland, more than 1.4 million in Ohio. The impact and involvement of the Irish has shaped the state since its birth. There is no better return on your advertising investment to reach the Irish community than the Ohio Irish American [...]
June is a great kickoff to the festival season. There are over 176,000 people of Irish descent in Cuyahoga County, 450,000 living in Greater Cleveland, more than 1.4 million in Ohio. Want to reach them? Advertise in the Ohio Irish American News: jobrien@ianohio.com
Editors Corner: Last night I was at a social for the contestants in the 2013 Northern Ohio Rose of Tralee. Each is a wonderful ambassador for the Irish heritage. Supporters of each contestant and the Rose of Tralee overall offer proof in the pudding of their commitment to actively support our young people in word [...]
Here Comes May Issue … featuring 2013 Northern Ohio Rose of Tralee Kelsey Higgins, with photo by Brendan Carr, plus stories on, Rachel Gaffney’s Real Ireland Crying Cockles & Mussels, Ireland in 100 Objects, A Letter from Ireland, Illuminations: The Potato, Owens Sports, Festival Musicians Crossword Puzzle, Rugby Rocks the U.S.A., My Bagpipe Addiction, Book [...]
Need your Irish Festival Fix? Join me at the Scranton Celtic Fest May 18 & 19 – The Blaggards, Dady Brothers, Derek Warfield & the Young Wolfe Tones, Kilmaine Saints, Seamus Kennedy, Timlin & Kane and more. I’ll be performing At Each End of the Rifle, and my new monologue, Songs & Stories: An Irish [...]
Irish Network Cleveland Launches: ~ Join the Team By Séamus O Cadhain Irish, Irish-Americans, and Friends of Ireland throughout the Cleveland area came together for St. Patrick’s Day, as they have for more than 146 years. In that period of time, countless families migrated over from the Emerald Isle for opportunity in the Greater Cleveland [...]
Terry from Derry: Terrible Beauty Something that continues to disconcert me is why we constantly strive for satisfaction when it seems so elusive. We move from one thing in life to another longing to be content, but restless when that same contentment threatens to become mundane. I’m not sure everyone feels this way; maybe it’s [...]
Heart of the Issue: Plank Road Tavern Plank Road Tavern 16719 Detroit Avenue Lakewood, Ohio 44107 (website under construction) M – F: 3:00 pm – 2:30 am Sa – Su: 11:00 am – 2:30 am Proprietors: Kevin Pap & Family, Pat McGinty, John Davie Plank Road Tavern is old school in values. Great company, great [...]